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Ayesha Tariq, Muhammad Naeem
Background: The prevalence of rifampicin resistance in pediatric patients with Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a growing concern, particularly in regions with high TB burden. Early and accurate detection of drug resistance is crucial for effective treatment and management, especial…
Isabelle Munyangaju, Andreas Jahnen, Ridwaan Esmail, Benedita José, Jacinta Adrigwe, et al.
**BACKGROUND:** Pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis relies heavily on imaging, yet access, equipment standards, and dose monitoring differ widely across health systems. Evidence describing how these contextual factors influence imaging use and radiation exposure in children remains …
Jamoussi M, Benrhouma H, Miladi Z, Ben Younes T, Klaa H, et al.
…the nervous system. Although it is more frequent in adults, pediatric cases have been reported in endemic countries and it is potentially a deadly affection. Therefore, any unusual neurological manifestation in a formerly healthy child, independently of their vaccination status, …
Kashyap B, Gupta N, Dewan P, Hyanki P, Singh NP
…rmine the levels of high sensitivity CRP (hs CRP) among the pediatric tuberculosis cases. A case control study was conducted on 60 clinically diagnosed (clinical findings and radiography and/or contact history and/or Mantoux test) or microbiologically confirmed (smear and/or cult…
Rachmawan Ivan, Munif Badrul, Rois Muhamad, As'ari Hasim, Atik Pramesti,, Wilujeng
…cation framework designed to improve treatment adherence in pediatric TB patients by integrating game elements into the therapy monitoring process. The gamification framework was developed using a user-centered approach by identifying factors influencing adherence through intervi…
Rachmawan Ivan, Munif Badrul, Rois Muhamad, As'ari Hasim, Atik Pramesti,, Wilujeng
…cation framework designed to improve treatment adherence in pediatric TB patients by integrating game elements into the therapy monitoring process. The gamification framework was developed using a user-centered approach by identifying factors influencing adherence through intervi…
М. С. Опанасенко, O.V. Tereshkovich, S. М. Shalahai, L. І. Levanda, T.V. Kirillova
Pediatric surgeons often to have different indications for the diagnosis and treatment of pathology of the thoracic cavity. Often, only invasive techniques, such as a biopsy, can help diagnose and determine further treatment. One of the reasons for performing thoracic operations …
Varshney G, Kumar A, Doddamani RS, Meena R, Sawarkar DP, et al.
… radiological features, and management of unilateral AAS in pediatric patients. Material and methods We retrospectively identified four pediatric patients with AAS from our hospital records in the last 6 years (2014-2019). Results Among the four patients with unilateral AAS, thre…
Koji Yokoyama, Mitsukazu Mamada
…ratory factors associated with indeterminate QFT results in pediatric patients, with a focus on KD. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 147 pediatric QFT tests performed at a tertiary medical center in Japan between September 2019 and May 2025. Clinical characteristics and labora…
Simona Mäsiarová, Věra Dvořáková, Michaela Hromádková, Anders Norman, Peter Kunč, et al.
…* Tuberculosis remains a global health concern, with rising pediatric and adolescent cases. The advancement of diagnostic strategies is crucial for effective control, with whole-genome sequencing emerging as a promising tool. This study explores using whole-genome sequencing in p…
Gebremichael B, Abebaw TA, Moges T, Abaerei AA, Worede N
…limited. Therefore this study aimed to assess predictors of pediatric Tuberculosis in Public Health Facilities. Methods Unmatched case control study among a total samples of 432 (144 cases and 288 controls) were done from August to December 2016 in Bale zone, South East Ethiopia.…
Odafe S, Onotu D, Fagbamigbe JO, Ene U, Rivadeneira E, et al.
…ed HIV testing among children aged 0-14 years, we evaluated pediatric HIV-positivity rates in points of service in select health facilities in Nigeria. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of HIV testing and case identification among children aged 0-14 years at all point…
Gehang Ju, Xin Liu, Yeheng Peng, Wenyu Yang, Nuo Xu, et al.
… optimize the sampling strategy for isoniazid in East Asian pediatric populations. We employed a model-informed optimization approach based on INH population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) models. Methods: We selected PopPK models for children and East Asian adults and optimized the sam…
Saldaña N, Parra M, La Garza E, Trujillo D, Ayala S, et al.
…ients ≤18 years, and 250,000 deaths. The diagnosis of TB in pediatric patients is a challenge given the clinical behavior. Methods This is a retrospective, descriptive, and observational study of patients under 18 years treated at the TB Clinic at Department of Pediatric Infectio…
Neha Gupta, Bineeta Kashyap, Pooja Dewan, Puneeta Hyanki
…s. We aimed to study the serum levels of IL-12 and IFN-γ in pediatric tuberculosis and their correlation with clinical and microbiological features. Material and Methods: A case-control study was conducted on 60 microbiologically confirmed (smear and/or culture and/or cartridge-b…
Mina'a Shahid, Kiran Hilal, Memoona Khan, Zainab Haider Ejaz, Sadaf Altaf, et al.
Pediatric liver masses encompass a diverse spectrum of benign and malignant lesions, with distinct patterns based on patient age. Optimal imaging is critical for timely diagnosis, management, and prognosis. This pictorial minireview categorizes pediatric liver masses by age group…
Jakhar S, Bitzer AA, Stromberg LR, Mukundan H
…l ages. However, the disease presents a larger challenge in pediatric populations, partially owing to the lack of reliable diagnostic standards for the early identification of infection. Currently, there are no biomarkers that have been clinically validated for use in pediatric T…
Oyedeji Olusola Adetunji, Olaitan Virtue Tomisona, Ayinde Joseph Babafunso, Onah Samson Chidiebere, Ogra Wandoo Stephanie, et al.
**BACKGROUND:** The burden, profile, and outcomes of pediatric HIV have not been exhaustively studied in developing countries. The present study hopes to fill some of the research gaps. **AIM:** This study aimed to document the burden and profile of pediatric HIV admission at We…
Zhu Y, Gan M, Ge M, Dong X, Yan G, et al.
…sis of infectious diseases in adults, while its efficacy in pediatric infections remains uncertain. We performed a retrospective analysis of 1,493 mNGS samples from pediatric patients with blood, central nervous system, and lower respiratory tract infections. The positive percent…
Roberta Feijó Carvalho, Sandra Valéria Coelho da Silva, Michely Alexandrino de Souza Pinheiro, Rafaela Baroni Aurilio, Edwin Tao Ming Klinkenberg, et al.
Pediatric tuberculosis (TB) remains a diagnostic challenge in Brazil and worldwide. The Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends a clinical scoring system (S-MoH) for children and adolescents with suspected TB. Interpretation of radiographs within this scoring system may require s…
Saleem Ahmed, Qazi Mumtaz Ahmad, Tazeem Akhtar, Muhammad Usman, Sobia Al Rehman, et al.
…amycin prevalence which create resistant in newly diagnosed pediatric patients having pulmonary infections. Objectives: This scientific research was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of antibiotics resistivity in pediatric children specifically under age. The primary antibioti…
Jie Meng, Chao Yang, Mengmeng Jing, Jishan Huang, Wenjia Wang, et al.
…icrobial spectrum in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of pediatric pneumonia patients in Gansu Province, China, using mNGS, and to demonstrate the advantages of mNGS in pediatric pneumonia diagnostics. **METHODS:** A total of 128 pediatric pneumonia patients admitted to Gansu…
DesJardin CP, Chirenda J, Ye W, Mujuru HA, Yang Z
Background Historical neglect of pediatric tuberculosis (TB), compounding the absence of a universally effective vaccine, highlights the importance of successful treatment in combating the global epidemic. Furthermore, compliance with international standards of pediatric TB treat…
Eugenia Legan, J.L. Bessich, Alexander M. El‐Ali, Eleanor D. Muise
… the use of bronchial airway stents has been limited within pediatrics. In adults, airway stents serve to maintain airway patency in both intrinsic and extrinsic disease, with most stents placed for malignant disease. In adults with tracheobronchomalacia, a trial of silicone sten…
Xingyu Lu, Yiyi Hu, Yue Hu, Fei Zhao, Peiyang Fan, et al.
…nifestations and symptoms, early screening and diagnosis of pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis present significant challenges. In recent years, the(AI) healthcare industry has emerged as a major driving force for transformation in the global healthcare sector. Through technologies …